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It is reported that the thesis section is available, to publish abstracts of postgraduate theses in the disciplinary field. Who submits your thesis, must present the title, abstract, key words (include Occupational Therapy), and a summary of 2 to 3 pages of your thesis. And `present it in Spanish, English and / or Portuguese.

Challenges of Occupational Therapy in the social inclusion of young offenders in closed centers in Chile.

Authors

  • Irene Muñoz E. Instituto Profesional Carlos Casanueva - Escuela de Terapia Ocupacional, Universidad Central
  • Rodrigo Goycolea M. Escuela de Terapia Ocupacional, Universidad Central
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2015): Diciembre
https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2015.38165

Abstract

The research study has a qualitative and exploratory approach and aimed to develop an analysis of the actions made by a group of occupational therapists within social reintegration programs for young offenders in closed centers. For this, we contacted a group of 29 professionals who answered a semi-structured questionnaire. The analysis of the findings was performed using the content analysis method. The results identified that professional actions are oriented towards young’ occupational needs, focused towards social participation and work inclusion. The interventions focus on motivational processes and accountability, with emphasis in the therapeutic relationship, motivational interviewing and consideration of the interests of teenagers. It is estimated that the teenagers’ routines in the center and the area of education are mostly not addressed by occupational therapists. Centers’ Interdisciplinary teams have incorporated the role of Occupational Therapy with difficulties and lack of knowledge, attributing them only certain expertise in the areas of workplace training. We conclude that there are different levels of professional development in the area, since not all professionals have experience working with teenagers deprived of freedom, which challenges with high levels of psychosocial complexity. There are advances in diagnosis of occupational proposed juvenile offenders, but is necessary to generate evidence regarding specific interventions to strengthen actions to improve teenagers’ occupational performance to achieve effective reintegration processes.

Keywords:

Young Offenders, Occupational Therapy, Social Inclusion

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Muñoz E., I., & Goycolea M., R. (2015). Challenges of Occupational Therapy in the social inclusion of young offenders in closed centers in Chile. Revista Chilena De Terapia Ocupacional, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-5346.2015.38165
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Revista Chilena de Terapia Ocupacional
Facultad de Medicina
Universidad de Chile
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